Outbreaks
New York reports its first measles-associated child death in more than 30 years
New York reported its first measles-associated death in more than 30 years, with 178 measles cases recorded statewide as of Oct. 24.
New York health officials said Monday that a child in Lewis County died in connection with the ongoing measles outbreak. It is the state’s first measles-associated death in more than 30 years. The state health department did not provide further details about the child, NBC News reported.
New York had recorded 178 measles cases this year as of Oct. 24, including 170 outside New York City and eight in the city, the state health department said, according to Fox News. NBC News reported 15 cases in Lewis County. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency in October in response to measles cases in New York and neighboring states. The state health department said it is working with county health departments and local partners to provide MMR vaccines to unvaccinated people who request them. Officials urged New Yorkers to check that their vaccinations are up to date.
Reporting on this story
- The Guardian New York child dies from measles in state’s first fatal case in 30 years (opens in a new tab)
- Fox News Child’s measles death marks New York state’s first in more than 30 years amid outbreak (opens in a new tab)
- NBC News New York reports first measles death in more than 30 years (opens in a new tab)
